The Queen (1968)

06/17/1968 (US) • 1h 8m

Documentary

A vibrant piece of queer history.

Overview

In 1967, New York City is host to the Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant. This documentary takes a look behind the scenes, transporting the viewer into rehearsals and dressing rooms as the drag queen subculture prepares for this big national beauty contest. Jack/Sabrina is the mistress of ceremonies, and their protégé, Miss Harlow, is in the competition. But, as the pageant approaches, the glamorous contestants veer from camaraderie to tension.

Top Billed Cast

Jack Doroshow

Flawless Sabrina

Bernard Giquel

Interviewer

Mario Montez

Self - Singer

Crystal LaBeija

Self - Competitor

Rachel Harlow

Self - Competitor

Andy Warhol

Self - Jury Member

Edie Sedgwick

Self - Jury Member

Jim Dine

Self - Jury Member

Bruce Jay Friedman

Self - Jury Member


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

drag queen

beauty contest

drag

female impersonator

queer history

beauty pageant

new york

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